Woman, 18, admits murdering girl, 16, in Leeds

The Guardian World Thursday 12 November 2026, 20:57 UTC By Nadeem Badshah 1 min read

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Kayla Smith stabbed Chloe Watson Dransfield to death during planned fight over young manAn 18-year-old woman who stabbed a teenage girl to death during a planned fight over a young man has pleaded guilty to murder. Chloe Watson Dransfield, 16, was attacked by Kayla Smith, 18, after going to the latter’s home with her boyfriend Blake Dowling in Leeds, West Yorkshire, a court heard.

Kayla Smith stabbed Chloe Watson Dransfield to death during planned fight over young man

An 18-year-old woman who stabbed a teenage girl to death during a planned fight over a young man has pleaded guilty to murder.

Chloe Watson Dransfield, 16, was attacked by Kayla Smith, 18, after going to the latter’s home with her boyfriend Blake Dowling in Leeds, West Yorkshire, a court heard.

Leeds (LOCATION) Kayla Smith (PERSON) Chloe Watson Dransfield (PERSON) Blake Dowling (PERSON) West Yorkshire (LOCATION)

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